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Clinic Corner Regional NewsWith influenza (flu) season upon us once again, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River (NHCPR) is determined to make 2016/17 the year that we achieve our highest rate of installation seasonal flu vaccinations.
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Army Prepares to Administer 1.6 Million Flu Shots ArchiveThe Army estimates it will use approximately 1.6 million doses of the injectable influenza vaccine — more than half of the total number of doses ordered by the DOD annually — to keep both active-duty and reserve Soldiers, civilian staff and family members healthy during the upcoming flu season.
By Ellen Crown U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency Public Affairs 1 Min Read -
#FlasbackFriday Influenza Kills Tens of Millions, Get Vaccinated ArchiveAlmost a century ago, World War I raged across the globe with more than 17 million Service Members killed and 20 million wounded. Cities and nations were devastated during the war with disease, including an influenza epidemic, spreading quickly.
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In and Around Fort DetrickArchiveBAHC Closed 1 Min Read -
USAMRMC “Infects” Fairgoers in Virtual Virus Epidemic Game ArchiveMembers of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command’s Strategic Partnerships Office spent Sept. 23 at the Great Frederick Fair telling fairgoers about the command’s mission. The SPO also showed attendees why the work conducted at the USAMRMC is important not only to members of the military, but to them and their families as well by “infecting” them with a virus during a virtual virus epidemic game.
Crystal Maynard USAMRMC Public Affairs 1 Min Read -
Flu season is coming: CDC recommends getting vaccinated by October Regional NewsColder weather is just around the corner; unfortunately, so is flu season, and the CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older.
By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs <1 Min Read -
Flu Awareness Tips, for Home and Work ArchiveThe flu season is unpredictable and epidemics of the virus occur every year. According to The Center for Disease and Control (CDC), the virus is thought to spread by human interaction and the best way to control it is by getting vaccinated.
By MC2 Kiona Miller, NDW Public Affairs 2 Min Read -
Take action, fight the flu, get your shot ArchiveBarquist Health Clinic is making it easier than ever to receive your flu shot by offering it to all patients who come in for routine office visits during the month of October. In addition, immunizations will be offered at the Odom fitness center 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 11-14, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 1st and 2nd for all DoD civilians and eligible beneficiaries. A special clinic will be offered at the Odom fitness for school age children on 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Oct., to coincide with an early dismissal of Fredrick County Schools.
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Flu vaccine essential to military readinessRegional NewsIt’s flu season again. Since Influenza could impact NDW force readiness and missions, all military and civilian personnel should receive the vaccination this flu season. By Natalie Jordan Naval District Washington Public Affairs 1 Min Read